Morning PostSydney Sunday, 21 June 2026 • Issue #720 |
Sunny skies with an early sunset at 4:53 PM 🌅 Sunset 4:53 PM |
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Good morning. AI-powered drones could patrol our beaches for sharks within months, while the police watchdog considers claims officers were too aggressive during an Oxford Street operation. Plus a brainteaser to warm up with. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance 📰 Shark-spotting drones could patrol Sydney's coastline by summer 📍 Boxing Basics Course for Seniors + 5 more events ✈️ Travel & Deals: Discovery Parks SA: Free night on selected cabin and site stays 🕰️ On this day in 1845: News of the discovery of a rich body of copper ore at Burra, South... |
Today's Sydney A robotics company has developed AI-powered drones capable of 12-hour flights and 150-kilometre range, scanning metro beaches up to four times daily. via 7NEWS NSWThe commission will examine allegations officers acted aggressively during drug searches at venues including Universal Sydney and Kinselas on 13 June. via ABC SydneyOver 12,000 gathered at Darling Harbour before sunrise on Saturday, with hundreds more turned away after capacity was reached. via The Guardian Sydney |
Around Australia The former silver medallist speaks publicly about his fall from grace, describing how incarceration became a turning point in his life after being convicted of. via ABC NewsThe South American nation's crisis has worsened since April, with roadblocks and demonstrations bringing the country to a standstill, prompting emergency measures from authorities. via SBS News |
Around the World |
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What’s On: Sport & Active ⚽ Gentle boxing skills course designed specifically for older adults seeking fitness, coordination, and social connection. Friendly drop-in table tennis sessions perfect for social play and keeping active in a welcoming community setting. Beginner-friendly skateboarding instruction for families looking to try something active with the grandkids. Drop-in pickleball sessions at Perry Park, the accessible paddle sport taking Sydney by storm. Sydney, NSW, Australia, New South Wales25 Jul The iconic ultra marathon returns to Sydney, offering spectators an inspiring display of endurance and determination. Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia29 Aug Join thousands in Sydney's beloved mini marathon through the city's iconic streets and scenic harbour views. See what's on in Sydney this week → Got an event or notice to share? Add it to the community noticeboard → |
Travel & Deals Every Sunday we share a holiday or travel deal worth knowing about. Stay at one of Discovery Parks' South Australia holiday parks and score a free night on selected cabin or powered site bookings. Properties include Barossa Valley, Wilpena Pound, Kangaroo Island, Robe, Clare and Adelaide Beachfront. Per-night cabin rates start from $99; powered sites from $20. See the deal → 💡 Combine this offer with the Stay Longer and Save promotion for even better value on week-long stays. 📊 Today's Poll Given the choice, you’d rather… Explore somewhere newReturn to a favourite📊 Yesterday's Poll What's your go-to: retro recipes from the '70s and '80s, or modern contemporary dishes? Retro classics led with 59% |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 A wealthy man leaves his fortune to whichever of his two sons rides the slower horse from one town to the next. The sons sit on their horses for hours, neither willing to move. A wise traveller comes by, whispers two words to them, and they immediately ride off as fast as they can. What did the traveller say?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 💡 Today's Featured Game Word Ladder 3 steps · ~2 min RODE → CORN Change one letter at a time · Par: 3 steps Yesterday: 🧠 224 played · 💡 115 played · ✏️ 155 played |
On This Day Anniversary of • News of the discovery of a rich body of copper ore at Burra, South Australia is published in Adelaide newspapers. (1845) • HMAS Australia is commissioned at Portsmouth as flagship of the Royal Australian Navy. (1913) • In the Wallachian Revolution, Ion Heliade Rădulescu and Christian Tell issue the Proclamation of Islaz and create a new republican government. (1848) • Greenland assumes self-rule. (2009) 🎂 Born on this day: Scottish-Australian singer-songwriter John Paul Young (1950), South African-New Zealand netball player Irene van Dyk (1972), and Scottish jurist Alexander Thomson of Banchory (1798). |
Brainteaser Answer
'Swap horses.' Each son now wants his own horse — which his brother is riding — to come in last, so he rides his brother's horse flat out. |
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One Last Smile  I've reached the age where 'dressing up' means clothes without an elastic waistband. Send this to a friend who’d laugh |
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